Ovington | |
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John the Evangelist, Ovington |
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Ovington shown within Norfolk | |
Area | 6.44 km2 (2.49 sq mi) |
Population | 256 (2011) |
• Density | 40/km2 (100/sq mi) |
OS grid reference | TF925025 |
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District | |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | THETFORD |
Postcode district | IP25 |
Police | Norfolk |
Fire | Norfolk |
Ambulance | East of England |
EU Parliament | East of England |
Ovington is a civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It covers an area of 6.44 km2 (2.49 sq mi) and had a population of 239 in 92 households at the 2001 census, increasing to a population of 256 in 101 households at the 2011 Census. It is in the district of Breckland.
The long established ladies' group, gardener's and bowls clubs are active in Ovington. More recently an Allotment Association has been formed cultivating land behind the church.
Ovington holds a Christmas Bazaar in the Village Hall and a summer fete in the grounds surrounding the hall.